Venus Caruso

Venus Caruso founded Caruso Law PLLC after practicing law for nearly two decades, first as a litigator and then as in-house legal counsel. 

 

As a former Partner at the prominent national law firm of Akerman, Venus represented various clients, from Fortune 500 companies to national law firms and mid-sized businesses, in complex commercial litigation cases involving high value claims for amounts ranging from high six figures to over 1 billion dollars. At the same time, Venus advised diverse clients on business related legal matters, from commercial contracts, LLC operating agreements, business governance matters, employees and the workplace, healthcare law and regulatory compliance, vendor and supplier agreements and relationships, and trade secrets, to confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation, data privacy and security, startup matters, and risk mitigation strategies. Venus has also been recognized as one of Florida's Legal Elite for Commercial Litigation, an accolade awarded to fewer than 2% of all practicing Florida licensed attorneys. 

 

Following her success in BigLaw, Venus transitioned to executive in-house legal counsel roles at privately held companies operating in highly regulated industries. In addition to serving as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, C-levels, and company management, Venus led all legal and regulatory affairs and operations, including managing business governance matters, writing the company's LLC operating agreements, spearheading and administering the legal and compliance departments, drafting and negotiating company-wide contracts, crafting employment agreements, forms, codes, and templates, developing and overseeing robust privacy and cybersecurity programs, directing risk assessments, audits, and remediations, managing key external relationships, pioneering a culture of continuous staff training and client education, resolving disputes, and mitigating legal risks. 

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Venus's unique blend of technical legal expertise, business acumen, and proven ability to strategically navigate complex legal matters that a strike a balance between business advancement and legal protection is a testament to her proficiency. With Venus on your side, you're engaging a strategic partner equipped with the dexterity to navigate legal issues that help advance your business objectives, protect your interests, and mitigate your legal exposure.